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Title: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: wayward_hayward on June 05, 2014, 07:21:22 PM: (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20140605_200547.jpg)

(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/Mobile%20Uploads/20140605_200615.jpg)

Here is my little orchard of V1200s. Ordered 5 (realised after purchasing that I could only purchase a maximum of 3, looks like I got away with it!) as I will pass them on to team mates who are not as well off.

3 of the bats weigh 2'9, 1 at 2'10 and another at 2'11. One of the 2'9 is bigger than the 2'11 bat, it's a big boy.

Bats from left to right
edge spine toe
Bat 1 - 2'9 7 grains 39 49 28
Bat 2 - 2'9 13 grains 38 53 32
Bat 3 - 2'9 10 grains 38 52 28
Bat 4 - 2'10 6 grains 37 50 29
Bat 5 - 2'11 7 grains 35 52 30

The grips on these bats hum ridiculously strong!
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: procricket on June 05, 2014, 07:58:29 PM: My Mates

2-8

uneven grains around 16 of them

(http://i61.tinypic.com/el8aqx.jpg)

(http://i59.tinypic.com/mvniu8.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: fasteddie on June 05, 2014, 08:11:11 PM: I must have missed the offer.

What was it? Buying 5 bats, all the same, it must have been darn good.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: procricket on June 05, 2014, 08:14:25 PM: £25 quid posted
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: AlanB on June 05, 2014, 08:47:10 PM: I bought two, photographs soon. Both are 2lb 10oz. One has about 20 fairly straight grains.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: wilkie113 on June 05, 2014, 08:48:36 PM: The grips also weigh a ridiculous amount
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: FvanN on June 05, 2014, 09:00:00 PM: £25 :o from where?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: junter97 on June 05, 2014, 09:06:47 PM: Quote from: FvanN on June 05, 2014, 09:00:00 PM
£25 :o from where?
Sports Direct
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: FvanN on June 05, 2014, 09:21:02 PM: Wish they would do the kook 1250 at that price.

Think I need to try sell my new masuri Ti lid and BAS shadow to raise some cash for a new bat. :)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on June 05, 2014, 09:24:38 PM: Quote from: FvanN on June 05, 2014, 09:21:02 PM
Think I need to try sell my new masuri Ti lid and BAS shadow to raise some cash for a new bat. :)
Be sensible, you need as much kit as possible, sell man juice or one of your kidneys instead!
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: FvanN on June 05, 2014, 09:33:57 PM: Quote from: CameronPye94 on June 05, 2014, 09:24:38 PM
Be sensible, you need as much kit as possible, sell man juice or one of your kidneys instead!

Thing is the BAS is not getting touched as its to heavy for me and my CA goes like a rocket. As for the lid as nice as it is, its black (club colour is maroon) I don't like the double bar or the small gap between the peak and bar. Both are just gathering dust.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Jaffa on June 06, 2014, 06:52:00 AM: I ordered 3 as a few team mates mentioned their bats were damaged and were looking for a cheap replacement.

I'm away at the moment but I'll put the photos up when i can. I did ask for specific weights but they replied they read the mail after the order had been processed. Be interesting to see what turns up.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: i12breakfree on June 06, 2014, 06:58:20 AM: Wow
Great buy
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Pelican042 on June 06, 2014, 07:21:55 AM: I got a rather special one having only been able to open the box today, she has six wobbly grains and a few blemishes but a 40mm edge and a 61mm spine despite the scooping all at a tiny 2'7. Picks up like a dream compared to my 3'1-2'13 match bats.
Pics later today methinks
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: fasteddie on June 06, 2014, 08:01:29 AM: Quote from: procricket B3 on June 05, 2014, 08:14:25 PM
£25 quid posted

Mad!

If you take VAT off that's got to be a loss leader.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Number4 on June 06, 2014, 08:18:18 AM: Quote from: Pelican042 on June 06, 2014, 07:21:55 AM
I got a rather special one having only been able to open the box today, she has six wobbly grains and a few blemishes but a 40mm edge and a 61mm spine despite the scooping all at a tiny 2'7. Picks up like a dream compared to my 3'1-2'13 match bats.
Pics later today methinks

Post of the week ;)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: AlanB on June 06, 2014, 08:50:17 AM: Pictures of the two I purchased, both 2lb 10oz. The bat on the right (which is still in its plastic cover) features pretty straight 20 grains approximately, I have photographed this in detail.

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/43f7d406-a57a-4576-9214-a7aa892785be_zps37f67401.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/43f7d406-a57a-4576-9214-a7aa892785be_zps37f67401.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01242_zps6cb76772.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01242_zps6cb76772.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01243_zps4633ffdf.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01243_zps4633ffdf.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01244_zps96beccf6.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01244_zps96beccf6.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01245_zps72daac6a.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01245_zps72daac6a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: plumb111 on June 06, 2014, 09:03:05 AM: that looks an absolute steal for 25 quid :( gutted I missed out here
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: FattusCattus on June 06, 2014, 09:22:28 AM: However, I guess these are only real bargains if they actually go and have some ping. We had a few shockers when we did the lower grade bat-off a year or so ago.

Be nice to get some reports back on performance when they are knocked in. (However if someone wants to flog me one at a modest mark-up, I would be persuaded :))
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: wayward_hayward on June 06, 2014, 09:32:46 AM: The Mrs didn't allow me to tap them up last night (blame the bloody Kardashian's) so haven't been able to test responses yet. When I have a minute, I will get some measurements up for the 5 bats to compare.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: wayward_hayward on June 06, 2014, 09:33:50 AM: Also, has anyone used the Hex handle before?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: gdb19 on June 06, 2014, 11:49:25 AM: Mine arrived yesterday along with the cheap spikes.

Quite pleased with it, not as good looking as a lot on here as it's got less grains and is a bit uglier. But it looks like quite a big bat and on the heavier side of the weight range which I prefer. It's not too far off the size of my 3lb Redback paradox in terms of edges.

What is a bit odd is that it's almost an inch longer blade than my Redback, not sure if anyone else has found this.

I'll try to weigh it and get some pics up soon.

The spikes seem pretty good too, tried them on and they're very comfy.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Olynam on June 06, 2014, 02:14:41 PM: Mine turned up today.

Was just coming on here to ask if anyone else's appears to be a long blade, looks like gdb19 has answered that.

Mine is relatively small, but also fairly light, for 25 quid can't really complain.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 06, 2014, 02:30:22 PM: Looks like a competition at Slaz/Sports Direct to make up the most outrageous price on a product and see how far they can drop it.

£199.99 for one of those, i would have cried tears of blood.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: wayward_hayward on June 06, 2014, 03:43:48 PM: Any sports direct rrp I take with a pinch of salt, and then another couple for good measure. They are completely misleading for those who don't know the market.

Would I buy one for £200? - Hell no!

Would I buy one for £100? - off the net, probably not. If I saw one in a shop and I was impressed, then I might take a gamble. £100 for a grade 3 bat is fair I would say.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Jaffa on June 06, 2014, 06:01:03 PM: Quote from: wayward_hayward on June 06, 2014, 03:43:48 PM
Any sports direct rrp I take with a pinch of salt, and then another couple for good measure. They are completely misleading for those who don't know the market.

Would I buy one for £200? - Hell no!

Would I buy one for £100? - off the net, probably not. If I saw one in a shop and I was impressed, then I might take a gamble. £100 for a grade 3 bat is fair I would say.

That´s probably why I bought them. I picked a few up in the shop and nearly forked up 100 quid for one. Now I´ve bought 3 and have been able to take my pick for 20 quid. I bought a few other things so I got free postage (which is what they bank on I suppose).

Plus the fact I wasn´t totally convinced a dual spine would work, till I tapped up a original Scoop that belonged to a team-mates dad.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 06, 2014, 07:44:41 PM: Saw one of these in the flesh today. Undoubtedly one of the biggest cricket bargains ever.

Obviously things get cheaper in bulk, but i would guess the machining of the scoop on the back, the cost of the handle as well as the cost of the grip, stickers and toe guard all add up to more than the price paid by you chaps. Thats before we even get to cost of the cleft, labour, shipping, storage.....
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: wayward_hayward on June 06, 2014, 08:26:39 PM: Looking at them again tonight, the quality of stickers and finishing is pretty impressive, better than I was expected from a sports direct/ made in India product.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: gdb19 on June 06, 2014, 09:30:02 PM: I'm very pleased with mine, long blade which is an unexpected bonus. Used it at coaching session tonight against bola balls and it felt really good. Not too much different to my redback really. Well worth £20, of course there'd be no way I'd pay £200 for one.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Abighugeappl on June 06, 2014, 09:42:44 PM: Not too bad of a price at £57!
http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v1200-fusion-cricket-bat-851049?colcode=85104990 (http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v1200-fusion-cricket-bat-851049?colcode=85104990)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: Chad on June 06, 2014, 09:52:37 PM: (http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140606_223515.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140606_223515.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140606_223526.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140606_223526.jpg.html)

G1+ V600, which cost me £105. I think Slazenger are a bit unfortunate to be honest. I personally prefer their offerings over Kookaburra, the profiles are much better. The stickers and finish of these bats are actually of a really good quality too, I wouldn't pay £280 for one, but I think it's a fair price to charge for one of this quality.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusion's!
Post by: tejasapatel on June 06, 2014, 09:56:37 PM: Is this deal still available? Or am I one of the few who missed out?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: AlanB on June 06, 2014, 10:19:23 PM: With hindsight, wish I had bought more than 2 Fusions. The bats have a decent silky finish on them. Not rock hard pressing either. Diligent and thorough preparation should see the two I have return decent performance, equal to a £100 street price bat.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: simonmay5 on June 06, 2014, 10:25:30 PM: And the price off the v6 five star is well worth a punt uk made by a very well know bat maker that's got to be a good deal
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: AlanB on June 06, 2014, 10:28:33 PM: Keeping an eye on the top of the range Slazenger bats on SD in case they are reduced even further.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: tim2000s on June 06, 2014, 10:40:40 PM: As an observation on slazenger bats, I keep a look out for v500s as I like a bit of scooping. Very few come up,which leads me to believe that they are decent bats.

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Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Chad on June 06, 2014, 11:06:38 PM: Quote from: tim2000s on June 06, 2014, 10:40:40 PM
As an observation on slazenger bats, I keep a look out for v500s as I like a bit of scooping. Very few come up,which leads me to believe that they are decent bats.

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The V600 I have has quite a bit, but not ridiculous amounts:

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140607_000028.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140607_000028.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140606_235830.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140606_235830.jpg.html)

Very solid bat, really impressed by it. :)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on June 06, 2014, 11:24:47 PM: Enough of the Slazengers now, more about that Scat in the background please Chadski!
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: TheBiologist on June 07, 2014, 12:49:49 AM: Is this English willow ?

http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v1200-titan-cricket-bat-851030?colcode=85103090 (http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v1200-titan-cricket-bat-851030?colcode=85103090)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: skip1973 on June 07, 2014, 01:05:58 AM: Zooming in on the face it says so, looks like fake grain facing though.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on June 07, 2014, 10:23:29 PM: Looks like everybody is trying to make a few £££ on eBay with these, there are loads on the bay now at £55+
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: tim2000s on June 07, 2014, 10:33:55 PM: Chad, when I say scooping, I mean cut outs and not concaving.

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Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on June 07, 2014, 10:58:20 PM: I had a look and even though these bats are around $A100 now, the delivery charge is $40. Serves me right for missing the day they were less than half that! I have a new bat already and funds too low to take a punt... there's always next year!

Some of these bats have been ok, but the quality of the willow seems to vary dramatically for the same model. No one has commented on how they tap up or perform.

My wife used to buy bargains all the time and they get one outing and are retired to the cupboard. That said this bat design is different and that alone makes it desirable. I have picked up a few GN100 and didn't like the pickup at all.

Please put me out of my misery and post a honest appraisal of the V1200 Fusion.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: procricket on June 07, 2014, 11:07:21 PM: My mates is good mate it taps up ok as a decently pressed bat normally do.

I have no doubt his bat will play as well as any other no matter the price.

I personally think it will be a match bat for him and he can play
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on June 07, 2014, 11:37:45 PM: Cheers... oh well.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: alee on June 08, 2014, 04:04:16 AM: There will always be good deals. No worries.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Jaffa on June 08, 2014, 09:16:25 AM: Here are the three I ordered.

The first one is one I'm keeping for myself (choice based on pick-up) and the other two go to team-mates. The guy who reacted first gets first choice out of the two.

They all tap up very well. Just some better than others. The first one 2lb 8oz has a larger profile than the other two (2lb 9 and 2lb 10) and also taps up better. I would have thought the heartwood and blemishes would make the other two rebound better straight away.

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/WP_20140608_10_57_47_Pro_zps74c56789.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/WP_20140608_10_57_47_Pro_zps74c56789.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/WP_20140608_10_38_51_Pro_zpscc59fc00.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/WP_20140608_10_38_51_Pro_zpscc59fc00.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: gdb19 on June 09, 2014, 12:06:36 PM: This is the one I've received

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff381/gdbonner/11FFDA1D-FF15-4448-A226-537A3D19E1B5_zpsljhby90u.jpg)

Not the greatest looking but it's quite a decent size, here it is compared to my 3lb Redback

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff381/gdbonner/A0ED26E2-F4EC-4102-A454-69DD41EB6A44_zpsmaa6lya6.jpg)

I've not managed to weigh it yet but I'd guess its on the heavier end of the weight range. Used it against bola balls in a coaching session and it felt good, certainly a bargain for £20 especially as it's a longer blade which is something I wanted to try out.

Did anyone else buy the cheap slaz spikes too? Tried them on and they feel comfy but I just wondered if anyone had used them yet.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: AlanB on June 18, 2014, 03:32:40 PM: Here's one of mine now that it is oiled, waxed and knocked in. Weighs 2lb 9.9 oz, maximum edge size 38mm.

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01297_zpsdfaaebda.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01297_zpsdfaaebda.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01316_zps228b820f.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01316_zps228b820f.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01307_zps9c8c8f25.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01307_zps9c8c8f25.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01305_zpsf94c48b8.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01305_zpsf94c48b8.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01295_zpsf3a54ad8.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01295_zpsf3a54ad8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Mattsky on June 18, 2014, 03:39:11 PM: For a mass-produced bat, that looks really nice. Hope it performs as well as it looks.
Not convinced by the double spine design though. What's the thinking behind it?
More forgiving of off-centre shots?
Or are two middles just better than one? ;)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: WillyorWonty on June 19, 2014, 01:05:56 PM: You know SD never sells at a loss, only ever drop to cost....
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: FattusCattus on June 19, 2014, 02:28:53 PM: Well, as tremendous a price as these are - has anyone actually used theirs yet, and are they all rather predictably going to be 'absolute guns' or might some of them be planks?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: The Palmist on June 19, 2014, 03:45:27 PM: quite a few still around in my local SD. Not really a steal at £99.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: AlanB on June 20, 2014, 10:16:44 AM: Yes was in SD yesterday and surprised that the in-store price is £99.99.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: i12breakfree on June 20, 2014, 10:18:13 AM: Quote from: AlanB on June 20, 2014, 10:16:44 AM
Yes was in SD yesterday and surprised that the in-store price is £99.99.

any nicer ones left ?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: AlanB on June 20, 2014, 10:27:49 AM: Only a couple and didn't really look beyond the price. Pleased with the one I have, photographed above. Seems better than average.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: wayward_hayward on June 20, 2014, 11:38:09 AM: Quote from: AlanB on June 20, 2014, 10:27:49 AM
Only a couple and didn't really look beyond the price. Pleased with the one I have, photographed above. Seems better than average.

Managed to use yours yet? I'm knocking in one at the moment and response is good. Still have a couple spare if people are interested.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: e4sby on June 20, 2014, 11:45:38 AM: Quote from: wayward_hayward on June 20, 2014, 11:38:09 AM
Managed to use yours yet? I'm knocking in one at the moment and response is good. Still have a couple spare if people are interested.

How much?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on June 25, 2014, 09:55:32 PM: Quote from: wayward_hayward on June 20, 2014, 11:38:09 AM
Managed to use yours yet? I'm knocking in one at the moment and response is good. Still have a couple spare if people are interested.

Definitely interested. I'll need it posted to Australia if your willing?

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Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 05, 2014, 03:41:49 AM: They've dropped to £50 ($A90) today. Just saying.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Phoenix on July 05, 2014, 07:57:12 AM: Noticed a few of these pop up on ebay australia in the last week or two $300 :o
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Cedrictoad on July 05, 2014, 08:11:09 AM: That is some serious markup right there... without looking at the current exchange rate that is about 150 notes...

Not sure if someone would pay that for a grade 4 bat.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Phoenix on July 05, 2014, 11:29:01 AM: I don't think we have had slazengers on the shelves in Aus for 2 years or so now, maybe the die hard slazenger boys will pay through their teeth to get their fix :D

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SLAZENGER-V1200-FUSION-SH-TOP-GRADE-ENGLISH-WILLOW-DOUBLE-SPINE-HEX-2-9-/111375112538?pt=AU_Cricket_Sporting_Equipment&hash=item19ee79595a&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SLAZENGER-V1200-FUSION-SH-TOP-GRADE-ENGLISH-WILLOW-DOUBLE-SPINE-HEX-2-9-/111375112538?pt=AU_Cricket_Sporting_Equipment&hash=item19ee79595a&_uhb=1)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 05, 2014, 11:58:41 AM: Free international delivery code: supersaversaturday.

Just used it and saved $65!

Yep and ordered a v1200
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 05, 2014, 12:00:05 PM: Quote from: Phoenix on July 05, 2014, 07:57:12 AM
Noticed a few of these pop up on ebay australia in the last week or two $300 :o

I noticed that too. One quoted G1+ willow$550

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SLAZENGER-V1200-G1-TOP-OF-THE-RANGE-PLAYERS-GRADE-ENGLISH-WILLOW-DUAL-SPINE-BAT-/121355251125?pt=AU_Cricket_Sporting_Equipment&hash=item1c41562db5&_uhb=1

Doesn't say fusion, but doesn't look g1+ either
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: AverageCricketer on July 05, 2014, 01:31:33 PM: Quote from: sarg on July 05, 2014, 12:00:05 PM
I noticed that too. One quoted G1+ willow$550

[url]http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SLAZENGER-V1200-G1-TOP-OF-THE-RANGE-PLAYERS-GRADE-ENGLISH-WILLOW-DUAL-SPINE-BAT-/121355251125?pt=AU_Cricket_Sporting_Equipment&hash=item1c41562db5&_uhb=1[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SLAZENGER-V1200-G1-TOP-OF-THE-RANGE-PLAYERS-GRADE-ENGLISH-WILLOW-DUAL-SPINE-BAT-/121355251125?pt=AU_Cricket_Sporting_Equipment&hash=item1c41562db5&_uhb=1[/url])

Doesn't say fusion, but doesn't look g1+ either

To me that would pass as g1+. 13 straight grains, blemish free, and a nice streak of heartwood.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Beaup123 on July 05, 2014, 02:11:56 PM: Quote from: sarg on July 05, 2014, 11:58:41 AM
Free international delivery code: supersaversaturday.

Just used it and saved $65!

Yep and ordered a v1200

Thanks very much for that Sarg!

Picked up myself a Fusion and a range of other stuff.

Shipping is a real killer to Australia so when it is free I jump all over it!
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 05, 2014, 02:27:18 PM: Quote from: Beaup123 on July 05, 2014, 02:11:56 PM

Thanks very much for that Sarg!

Picked up myself a Fusion and a range of other stuff.

Shipping is a real killer to Australia so when it is free I jump all over it!

It's potluck on the bats. We're all dreaming of unblemished light timber weighing in under 2.9. Reality might be scary looking, but I'm sure they will play well for a $90 bat.
Fingers crossed!

It doesn't matter I'm sure if I don't like it I'll flog it off the a teammate who will. Bargain.

The rest of the order went out of control sort of..
I actually just wanted a cheap helmet to replace my ageing Albion. Then it went.
$14 pair of gloves TA.
$9 for a dozen socks why not.
Matching bat cover ok.
Toe guard kit...yep need more glue.
Spare grip. Check
I was going to get those Slazenger Shoes, but have a brand new set of woodworms for next season, so I passed.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Beaup123 on July 05, 2014, 11:51:58 PM: Quote from: sarg on July 05, 2014, 02:27:18 PM
It's potluck on the bats. We're all dreaming of unblemished light timber weighing in under 2.9. Reality might be scary looking, but I'm sure they will play well for a $90 bat.
Fingers crossed!

It doesn't matter I'm sure if I don't like it I'll flog it off the a teammate who will. Bargain.

The rest of the order went out of control sort of..
I actually just wanted a cheap helmet to replace my ageing Albion. Then it went.
$14 pair of gloves TA.
$9 for a dozen socks why not.
Matching bat cover ok.
Toe guard kit...yep need more glue.
Spare grip. Check
I was going to get those Slazenger Shoes, but have a brand new set of woodworms for next season, so I passed.

Exactly my thinking, bought about 10 grips, couple of rolls of bat tape, toe guard kit, 3 balls, and a grade 3 bat for $150 AUD!

When you consider that in the shops over here you will be lucky to find a grade 4 English willow bat with a grain cover for under that price.

Bargain!
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 06, 2014, 12:13:25 AM: Mind you a couple of the examples look low grade 3/4. It's still a great price for English willow. You pay the same for Kashmir bats in Aus.

Didn't need it, but I have always loved innovation and get sucked in quickly.

Previous and present examples include:

1. Slazenger Bradman Ridgeback. Snapped after 2 seasons

2. 2.10 GN Ultimate with hollow core. Great bat. Still have it.

3. 2.7 GN Megadrive and I hated it so much I sold it after a couple of net sessions.

4. 2.9 GN Fusion. Broke 7 days before the end of the warranty and i got a full refund to by my next session bat.

5. 2.8 Newbery Uzi Players. Great bat but handle broke and has never been the same.

6. 3.1 Indian Custom....now 2.10 a lookalike Bubble shortened blade and a lead plug to improve a hard bar above the middle. Experiment and Net bat only.

7. 2.11 Mongoose Torq Series. Not used yet, but it feels amazing.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: simonmay5 on July 12, 2014, 02:20:38 PM: (http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg1_zps030c2fac.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg1_zps030c2fac.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg3_zpsa7969772.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg3_zpsa7969772.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg5_zpsab1999e7.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg5_zpsab1999e7.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg6_zps4bdca3b5.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg6_zps4bdca3b5.jpg.html)

Not bad for 105 pounds :D
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: alee on July 12, 2014, 08:49:51 PM: Amazing bat there. But there is a gamble on weight how much does it weigh?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 12, 2014, 10:05:19 PM: That V600 does look good. My V1200 arrives tomorrow. Fingers crossed, but I have a feeling it won't be pretty.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: simonmay5 on July 12, 2014, 10:54:43 PM: I asked them for a bat under 2.10 and a clean face they sent this it's dead on 2.9 and has very nice grains so very happy for 105 pounds it's a bargain and I think they all should be ok looks wise as your buying the grade one bat
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Cedrictoad on July 13, 2014, 02:37:12 PM: Quote from: simonmay5 on July 12, 2014, 02:20:38 PM

([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg1_zps030c2fac.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg1_zps030c2fac.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg3_zpsa7969772.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg3_zpsa7969772.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg5_zpsab1999e7.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg5_zpsab1999e7.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg6_zps4bdca3b5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg6_zps4bdca3b5.jpg.html[/url])

Not bad for 105 pounds :D

Stunner... almost as good as your SF Sapphire for 100 quid! You seem to get all the luck when ordering online!

I am jealous!

btw how is the SF going? Happy with it?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: simonmay5 on July 13, 2014, 03:42:33 PM: Yes the sf taps up really well but not used in anger yet the Uzi pro is to good off a bat to use anything else at the moment but the slazenger is well worth 105 pounds chads looks nice as well
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 14, 2014, 08:22:24 AM: Ok. Not bad for a blind purchase. 2.10 and actually not as bottom heavy as I expected. 38 mm edges.
Feels good off the mallet. My preferred weight is 2.10 so this is ok.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/e7aqe5ut.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: skip1973 on July 14, 2014, 09:04:33 AM: How much aussie $$ did this cost you?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 14, 2014, 10:18:41 AM: $90 delivered. Same price at the moment. Need a voucher for free delivery.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: skip1973 on July 14, 2014, 10:34:35 AM: Can't lose at that price.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Beaup123 on July 14, 2014, 11:46:28 AM: Looks good Sarg!

I look forward to mine showing up as well, because I'm not in a capital city it will take a few more days.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: tejasapatel on July 14, 2014, 01:42:43 PM: Does any of you have a free worldwide shipping voucher?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Neon Cricket on July 14, 2014, 02:22:24 PM: On the Slazenger front:

http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v100-tas-g1-plus-cricket-bat-851174?colcode=85117490 (http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v100-tas-g1-plus-cricket-bat-851174?colcode=85117490)

V100 Tas G1+ - £120

http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v600-g1-plus-cricket-bat-851184?colcode=85118490 (http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v600-g1-plus-cricket-bat-851184?colcode=85118490)

V600 G1 - £105

http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v1200-fusion-cricket-bat-851049?colcode=85104990 (http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-v1200-fusion-cricket-bat-851049?colcode=85104990)

Everyone favourite V1200 - £50

Mental prices really
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 14, 2014, 07:52:46 PM: Quote from: tejasapatel on July 14, 2014, 01:42:43 PM
Does any of you have a free worldwide shipping voucher?

Just keep a eye on their Facebook page and one will come up eventually. That's how it worked for me.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: kal_m on July 14, 2014, 08:01:23 PM: That V600 looks amazing for the price!
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Seniorplayer on July 14, 2014, 09:04:35 PM: Went into Sports direct today picked up a few Slazenger V 1200s Fusion priced 50.00 all of them felt around 2-10 2-11 with big edges unfortunately to heavy for me to use.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 21, 2014, 06:50:15 AM: Quote from: Beaup123 on July 14, 2014, 11:46:28 AM
Looks good Sarg!

I look forward to mine showing up as well, because I'm not in a capital city it will take a few more days.

Any good Beaup123?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Beaup123 on July 21, 2014, 08:21:37 AM: Not too bad, about 9 wonkyish grains with some graping higher up on the blade, weighs 2.9 and picks up pretty well, ping isn't great and feels pretty hard but I'm giving it some loving with the mallet to get her going, and I'm seeing some slight impovement. Pictures/review will be up over the next week I hope

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Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on July 21, 2014, 10:33:22 AM: 2.9 sounds great. I've found it similar to another thick edged bat I got off eBay. The middle is low, but seems to be extending further up the bat the more I knock. I gave it three lightish coats of oil and it continues to dent with my heavy mallet. I'd say it will need 3-4 hours to harden.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: tanzzz on July 29, 2014, 07:49:40 PM: Did anyone here use this bat yet? Any comments on how it performs?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Jaffa on July 29, 2014, 07:56:49 PM: Taps up well. Sounds nice, but yes this is a very softly pressed bat. After the 'normal' oiling and knocking in period I took it to the nets and its come back with some pretty large dents.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: procricket on July 29, 2014, 08:06:11 PM: My mates for what it worth is a right plank had a hit with it the other night this one is poor looks ok but is poor
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on August 01, 2014, 07:52:36 AM: I don't think their pressed very well. I'm noticing it's still making indentations in some spots with the mallet after I leave it for a day or so. Needs more knocking in. It does seems to be getting better.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: El Nino on August 01, 2014, 03:32:53 PM: I've bought 3, only $28 shipping to Aus.

Handy!
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: El Nino on August 07, 2014, 03:28:39 AM: Quote from: El Nino on August 01, 2014, 03:32:53 PM
I've bought 3, only $28 shipping to Aus.

Handy!
Arrived today, Pretty tidy bats.

one 2.9 (35mm edge) and the other two 2.10 (both 37mm edges) with some nice heartwood.

one of the 2.10's has about 15-16 straight grains and looks nice but doesn't tap up as nice as the other 2.10 that has about 10 grains.

The 2.9 picks up like a 2.7 or so, very light.

Pictures to come.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on August 07, 2014, 05:58:04 AM: Pleased to say mine is coming good after lots of love from the mallet. Handle is very stiff and needs a few more nets to loosen up a bit and improve the feel of the bat. Pickup is typical of a bat with so much wood near the toe.

I think it will be my bat for decks keeping low where I'll be driving and nudging more than cutting or pulling.

My Mongoose Torq, which feels amazing btw (cue Choir :D), will be my regular bat for even decks with a bit of life. Both are the same weight with extratec/edge tape and grips 2.12.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: El Nino on August 07, 2014, 06:19:29 AM: Quote from: sarg on August 07, 2014, 05:58:04 AM
Pleased to say mine is coming good after lots of love from the mallet. Handle is very stiff and needs a few more nets to loosen up a bit and improve the feel of the bat. Pickup is typical of a bat with so much wood near the toe.

I think it will be my bat for decks keeping low where I'll be driving and nudging more than cutting or pulling.

My Mongoose Torq, which feels amazing btw (cue Choir :D), will be my regular bat for even decks with a bit of life. Both are the same weight with extratec/edge tape and grips 2.12.
Mine seem to have quite a low middle, and sound a little planky under the stickers, hopefully will come good with some knocking in.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on August 07, 2014, 06:34:52 AM: Yep pretty much nothing above the top of the V1200 stickers on the edge. If you look at the concaving on the top half of the bat you will see why. Not a bat for late pull shots. Front foot bullies need only apply.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: skip1973 on August 07, 2014, 08:37:25 AM: What bats have rebound under the stickers?
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: tim2000s on August 07, 2014, 09:17:00 AM: Quote from: skip1973 on August 07, 2014, 08:37:25 AM
What bats have rebound under the stickers?
Mongeese....
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on August 07, 2014, 10:16:58 AM: I guess this is what I was trying to explain. Red indicates the sweetspot and green where the mallet/ball seems to rebound nicely.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/aze3y6u6.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: skip1973 on August 07, 2014, 10:35:09 AM: Ahh ok, I thought you meant under the sticker at the splice.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Mattsky on August 09, 2014, 08:48:47 PM: :o That's a flipping low sweetspot on the Slaz. Good 'pudding' bat.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on August 12, 2014, 08:58:31 AM: Perhaps I'm off by an inch.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Chalkie on February 03, 2015, 03:12:56 PM: Hi, I'm new to the forum and picked up a V1200 Fusion from sports direct (for Â£50) last week after seeing this thread.

Mine isnt the best looking - has 7 fairly straight grains but there was a blemish (butterfly stain?) hidden under a sales sticker. Started knocking it in and the ping seems pretty good, especially near the blemish. Would be great to hear how the ones everyone bought played last year and how much knocking in they need.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: sarg on February 03, 2015, 05:24:31 PM: I sold mine on, and the teammate who purchased it thinks its fantastic and has been making runs all season. Needed lots of knocking in as the pressing was a bit off. Just be patient as trying to speed things up by hitting too hard will splinter the grains as they are fairly dry.
Title: Re: Let's play compare the Slazenger V1200 Fusions!
Post by: Chalkie on February 03, 2015, 09:43:37 PM: Thanks, it's had 3 coats of oil with 24hrs I between and about 2 hours knocking in. Guess I should keep going till nets starts in 3 weeks